Barber(y) Coast ~ Barber Mill

[Axle]

In 1854 the Barber Brothers, established a paper mill on the banks of the Credit River in Georgetown, ON. Within a few years it was a major producer of rag paper. James Barber eventually gained sole ownership of the business and after he passed away his son John took over the family business. In 1888 Barber Mill was the first mill in Canada to install a dynamo which provided the mill with Electrical Power. The Mill continued operations until 1984 when it was shut down and abandoned.

In 2004 attempts where made to stabalize and restore the mill into something of a "Distillery District (Toronto)" for Georgetown. However since 2004 nothing has happened and the place is falling apart.

I first went here July 1st, 2007, so only fitting that I go back a year later. The year had not been good to the place. More floors were missing, some floors felt unstable under my careful footsteps.















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[Lori11]

Interesting shots! A paper mill is thee worst smelling thing around :yikes:

[Axle]

Interesting shots! A paper mill is thee worst smelling thing around :yikes:

thanks. Actually this place doesn't smell anymore. Now, the Falls Street Incinerator in Rochester. Wow. That was a stench!

[Lori11]

:lol: I have no doubt

[Overbeyond]

I love this type of stuff and your pictures are v good too. Looks like a great place to be with a camera.